The New York Knicks could start a chain of bargain deals.
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson has changed the landscape in the NBA by signing a four-year extension worth $156.6 million, which is about $113 million less than what he could have made had he waited just one more year.
Brunson's major sacrifice has the Knicks in a great financial position moving forward, likely keeping the team under the second apron going into the second half of the decade. The deal also gives the Knicks a lot of financial flexibility moving forward, freeing up money to sign Brunson's teammates to extensions in the near future. Julius Randle will be a free agent next summer and Mikal Bridges will be up for an extension as he is under contract until the end of the 2025-26 season.
Bridges is likely the next in line for that potential discounted deal given the fact that he is still relatively young and will have a chance at big money down the line. Randle may be less inclined considering his health this past season, but if other Knicks can get on board with this kind of saving, it could open up many more opportunities for New York in the Brunson era.Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites.
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